Prospect Info: San Jose Sharks #4 Prospect

[Lebanezer]

1. William Eklund 2000%
2. Thomas Bordeleau 90.5%
3. Ozzy Wiseblatt 46.5%

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[Jargon]

I think Kniazev is going to come in and surprise us.

 

[BaileyMacTavish]

I still think Merkley is within the top 3 of prospects we have. Potential IS there, but we gotta see how he does next year.

 

[Makoshark]

I'm basing my vote on proven success in pro leagues and I'm going with the unpopular opinion that Blichfeld still has this spot. He has shown the ability to produce in the AHL and on a horrible team and got a cup of coffee with the Sharks last year. My next votes would be Chemelevski Checkovich then Dahlen based on thier potential to break into the NHL next season. Not sold on Dahlen because he has too many holes in his game that I think limits his NHL potential offensively and isnot suited to a potential shut down role like Chemelevski is. I just don't see Merkley as an NHL defenseman as he was less than average defensively in the AHL. This year should be telling on if he can make a progression in that area or not.

 

[Painful Quandary]

I'm going with Merkley, I'm giving him this season before losing hope.

 

[Sharksrule04]

I think Kniazev is going to come in and surprise us.

I was tempted to go Kniazev because I think he will be better than Merkley but Merkley’s upside still is enticing.

 

[DG93]

Merkley again for me.

 

[Le Rosbeef]

Ryan Merkley, because we need his perceived value to stay high before we trade him to unload a bad contract.

 

[NiWa]

Ryan Merkley, because we need his perceived value to stay high before we trade him to unload a bad contract.

4D chess, I like it.

 

[JumboJoe23]

Ryan Merkley, still a lot of upside and arguably our best D-Prospect. Kniasev going to push for a spot this year tho he has a chance to leap frog Merks

 

[Doctor Soraluce]

Knaizev is going to play in the NHL sooner and for longer than Merkley IMO. He shouldn't be top 5 for prospects at this point.